Henry Ellenson

[Coleman]

Spent some time lurking on the MSU and Kentucky message boards.

Kentucky people have pretty much counted out all chances of getting Ellenson and from what I gather their insider is pretty confident that he is coming to Marquette.

MSU fans are a little more optimistic but still think MU is the front runner. Was really hard to find any basketball talk. All about football over there. They're fan base is pretty funny too.

I don't think he has even scheduled a visit to UK. He is at least visiting MSU, so I can see why they might be a tad more optimistic.

Visits make me nervous. I think we are the front runner, but there are still opportunities for minds to change.

[Tums Festival]

Spent some time lurking on the MSU and Kentucky message boards.

Kentucky people have pretty much counted out all chances of getting Ellenson and from what I gather their insider is pretty confident that he is coming to Marquette.

MSU fans are a little more optimistic but still think MU is the front runner. Was really hard to find any basketball talk. All about football over there. They're fan base is pretty funny too.

How do the MSU fans feel about their chances with Swanigan? It would be nice if he committed before Henry made a decision.

[Johnny B]

I don't think he has even scheduled a visit to UK. He is at least visiting MSU, so I can see why they might be a tad more optimistic.

Visits make me nervous. I think we are the front runner, but there are still opportunities for minds to change.

Not more funny than the badger boards after lsu. Talk about throwing coach under the bus.

[wadesworld]

No insider knowledge on this one but I would be 100% shocked if Ellenson committed to MSU on his visit there. If the parents are as involved and as worried about playing time for their sons as is suggested, is Henry really going make a decision before at least giving Wojo and Marquette an official visit with his brother, Wally, in the MU program? Canceling his visit would not be in that family's best interest. Also, would be very surprised if he is not at Madness with his parents. Could we see a commit that weekend? I guess time will tell.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

One of Izzo's top targets just committed today....to Texas. Izzo is down to three main targets for 2015: Matt McQuaid, Caleb Swanigan, and Ellenson.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

No insider knowledge on this one but I would be 100% shocked if Ellenson committed to MSU on his visit there. If the parents are as involved and as worried about playing time for their sons as is suggested, is Henry really going make a decision before at least giving Wojo and Marquette an official visit with his brother, Wally, in the MU program? Canceling his visit would not be in that family's best interest. Also, would be very surprised if he is not at Madness with his parents. Could we see a commit that weekend? I guess time will tell.

I would agree with this. I doubt that Henry would commit before giving his big brother's school a chance. In fact, if he commits early, I would actually be optimistic. I would take that as his MSU visit going poorly and him knowing that MU is it.

[Dawson Rental]

Was it over a donedeal when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

FIFY

[Dawson Rental]

Spent some time lurking on the MSU and Kentucky message boards.

Kentucky people have pretty much counted out all chances of getting Ellenson and from what I gather their insider is pretty confident that he is coming to Marquette.

MSU fans are a little more optimistic but still think MU is the front runner. Was really hard to find any basketball talk. All about football over there. They're fan base is pretty funny too.

Yesssss... finally revenge for Sam Bowie!!!

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

How do the MSU fans feel about their chances with Swanigan? It would be nice if he committed before Henry made a decision.

They're almost positive he's a lock.

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

OK, I'm in. I hope Henry's not insulted.

[ATWizJr]

There aren't many firm rules.   No politics is one.   It is a week long siesta, and then he will be back. 

And none is squishier then this one, as I see politics discussed on this board regularly.

So, the ban seems arbitrary, but the mods do a great job and a little arbitrariness is certainly their privilege.

[tower912]

 

And none is squishier then this one, as I see politics discussed on this board regularly.

So, the ban seems arbitrary, but the mods do a great job and a little arbitrariness is certainly their privilege.

Who else is missing this week?   Yes, politics oozes into many threads.   The difference here is that Keefe started politics-specific threads after being warned.   He'll be back soon. 

[reinko]

PTM

[Tums Festival]

They're almost positive he's a lock.

He (Swanigan) doesn't seem to be in any hurry to commit at this point.

[Spotcheck Billy]

 

And none is squishier then this one, as I see politics discussed on this board regularly.

So, the ban seems arbitrary, but the mods do a great job and a little arbitrariness is certainly their privilege.

just like the NFL lately

[Dawson Rental]

He (Swanigan) doesn't seem to be in any hurry to commit at this point.

He must want to bask in that Indiana offer for a while.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Some one posted a while back that Henry was making his decision by September 26.  Is this true?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Some one posted a while back that Henry was making his decision by September 26.  Is this true?

If you're saying Henry is committing during his official with us, hell ya brother! Let's hope.

If you're serious, no I don't think that's that true. It will probably be after his official.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I wonder if this will come into play:

http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/dweiss/item/609-tom-izzo-bucks-the-trend-of-one-and-dones

Izzo has repeatedly stated that he is "done" with one and dones. While I agree with him that one and dones are bad for the college game, it could hurt his chances given that Henry certainly has one and done potential.

[Johnny B]

I wonder if this will come into play:

http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/dweiss/item/609-tom-izzo-bucks-the-trend-of-one-and-dones

Izzo has repeatedly stated that he is "done" with one and dones. While I agree with him that one and dones are bad for the college game, it could hurt his chances given that Henry certainly has one and done potential.

Doubt Henry even sees this.

[Nukem2]

I wonder if this will come into play:

http://www.bluestarmedia.org/index.php/blogmain/dweiss/item/609-tom-izzo-bucks-the-trend-of-one-and-dones

Izzo has repeatedly stated that he is "done" with one and dones. While I agree with him that one and dones are bad for the college game, it could hurt his chances given that Henry certainly has one and done potential.

So does Caleb Swanigan

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Doubt Henry even sees this.

If he follows college basketball at all, I think he would have. Izzo's opinions on one and dones has been well documented on ESPN

[bilsu]

Izzo is not done with players leaving in 2 or three years. He just said he does not want to recruit players that only plan on staying one year. Actually, if Ellenson only wants to stay one year in my opinion his best choice is MU, because he will be the star on MU as a freshmen. It is hard to say how much he will play at Kentucky his first year and at MSU he has less chance of being the go to player than he does at MU. Also, Milwaukee is an NBA city, which gives visiting NBA teams easy opportunity to see Ellenson play.

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PTM

Nailed it.

[Jay Bee]

Some of you take things so literally..

Few guys are what might be reasonably called "almost certain one and done's." If Izzo brings in great talent, but the guy has an unreal year and has info that he could be drafted in the lottery and leaves... is that a bad thing?

I believe Izzo and others may be of the mindset that they aren't very interesting in bringing in a kid who is (1) stating he only wants to be in school for a year and (2) has the ability to make that come true. But that's a very select few.